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Politics and Government News

MPR News is your hub for the latest politics and government news coverage. Whether you're looking for the status of a recent Supreme Court ruling, or want updates on Minnesota's newest laws, we have comprehensive state and national news coverage ready for you.

Policast: Does Minnesota need changes to primary system after late exits by candidates?

State lawmakers are weighing whether to do anything about the 52,000 votes cast for Democratic presidential candidates who were no longer in the race by Super Tuesday. And a look inside the life of a low-wage worker.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Early votes for non-candidates in Minnesota lead some to call for primary changes

Early votes for non-candidates in Minnesota lead some to call for primary changes

Minnesota's first presidential primary since 1992 allowed for early voters to change their votes up to a week before the election, but that system would only have worked for those casting ballots for candidates like Cory Booker, Julian Castro and Andrew Yang.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota officials consider additional Real ID resources as October deadline nears

Minnesota officials consider additional Real ID resources as October deadline nears

Extra offices, longer hours and Saturday openings may be offered as state officials remind Minnesotans that applications must be in by June 15 to guarantee a Real ID card by Oct. 1. That’s when the card will be required to fly domestically and to enter federal buildings.
by Euan Kerr

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White House wants 'greater cooperation' from airlines for coronavirus fight

White House wants 'greater cooperation' from airlines for coronavirus fight

Vice President Pence has summoned the CEOs of major airlines to the White House on Wednesday to talk about data used to track down the fellow passengers of people later found to have coronavirus.
by Franco Ordoñez

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